Seminole Ridge Community High's Ty Jackson, Daniel Pierre-Louis flip commits to Florida

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole Ridge Community High School's star linebacker Ty Jackson and offensive lineman Daniel Pierre-Louis have signed with the Florida Gators.

The pair announced their change together in the school auditorium, Wednesday morning.

Prior to this announcement, Jackson said that he had committed to the University of Southern California in a recent interview with WPTV's Todd Wilson.

"The player, student athlete, seeing L.A., the heart of it, the history behind it, that's another big reason," Jackson said in the interview back on Nov. 20. "I really love the coaches."

So, why did Jackson decide to change?

"Mainly, closer to home," he said. "It was a family decision and just wanted my family to be able to travel with me."

"Time to shine, Ty Jackson," the Florida Gators said in a post on X on National Signing Day.

Pierre-Louis flipped from Florida State to Florida.

"I'm super excited," he said. "I'm ready to get to work. I'm ready to get to spring and everything and see how they play."

Coach Chad Chieffalo said it's a special day for both players.

"Not a lot of kids get to go play at the next level, let alone play with somebody that they know very well, and have been teammates with for the last four years," he said. "So, that'll be a nice experience for those two, for the both of them."

Chieffalo said that he's happy for both players, but it also gives him an opportunity to go see a couple of games in Gainesville next season.

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